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#1 ·
I recently had the windshield replaced on my 2019 M3 LR. Now I have no AP, EAP or FSD. screen shows cruise unavailable when I try to engage it. I figure the cameras are out of calibration. Went to service menu and click on recalibrate cameras, it say clear cameras is successful, but the icon steering wheel with the blue line that shows calibration progress does not show up. Drove it about 40 miles and no change still no cruise. Anyone have any ideas on solution?
 
#6 ·
While they were at it Safelite also screwed up the humidity sensor so my HVAC is messed up too. I'm waiting for them to get the part in to replace it then I'm done with Safelite for good. I agree sounds like a service appointment with tesla.
 
#8 ·
I was hoping some long-toothed experts would chime in before naysayers so, just to set the record straight, no, many service functions can easily be done elsewhere and Tesla sort of encourages it.

Tires, alignment, brakes, glass repair (to an extent - roof glass replacement might be hard to find elsewhere), and some suspension work. Plus, they give guidance on a few DIY things like cabin air filter, wiper blades, etc. I’m sure there’s other stuff but, suffice to say, if it isn’t HV related and, especially if you’re no longer under warranty, treat it like any other car and DIY or have it worked on wherever you feel safe doing so.

As for windshield replacement, you shouldn’t need to go to Tesla but they’ll certainly do it right. Safelite and others will try to charge you for camera calibration but the car will do it on its own unless they broke something or really knocked a camera out of position. If I recall correctly, it should be done well under 40 miles of driving provided there were sufficient road markings for the cameras to orientate. If you’re not even seeing some indication that it’s in progress, other than setting up an appointment with Tesla, the only suggestion I have is to do a reboot and restart the calibration again. If you do go to Tesla, I would personally argue that Safelite should be responsible for any repairs caused by their mistakes. You can always check their contract language and/or (try to) get them to admit in writing that they can’t figure it out so you need to go to the manufacturer.

Don’t know anything about a humidity sensor but I’m not tuned in to that level of maintenance knowledge on these cars.
 
#9 ·
Had my front windscreen replaced b y Safelite and there was a line item (zero dollar change) for Camera Calibration. Total cost was $850 (all covered by my insurance). The driving part of the calibration was finished by the time I got the car home, ~10 miles. No other issues.

Tesla (the company) does not like to do glass and body/paint work.